Q: “Do I need a Social Security card? I want to get a summer job and my dad can’t find my card.”
A: If you know your number, you probably don’t need to get a card. If you find out that you do need a replacement card, you can download and complete the application for a replacement at our website.
Then, take or mail the application to your local Social Security office with the required documentation. The Web address is www.socialsecurity.gov/ssnumber. If you get a replacement card or find the original, you shouldn’t carry it with you. Keep it in a safe place with your other important papers.
Q: “I just got back from an overseas military deployment and I want to plan ahead. How will my military retirement affect my Social Security benefits?”
A: Your military retirement won’t affect your Social Security benefits at all. You can get both. Generally,